Nurse Practitioner - WE'RE GROWING!!

This Hospice and Palliative Medicine position at Houston Hospice is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Hospice and Palliative Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $260k, with the typical range spanning $200k to $340k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

This position is based in Houston, Texas.

Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a nurse practitioner earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Hospice Certification, Pain Management, Symptom Management, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Clinical Documentation, Staff Supervision, Communication Skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospice and Palliative Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Nurse Practitioner provides direct nursing care and manages holistic plans for hospice patients under physician direction. Responsibilities include performing face-to-face encounters, managing pain and symptoms, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team.